Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2001 22:19:23 +0200 From: "Martin Hilvers" <mhilversnopsamir1.inter.nl.net> Subject: Re: Brakes - - 9-5
> In manual transmission you get the full control of the engine at all > speeds - it was in the Saab 96 and 95 in the late 60's and early 70s > that one could have free wheel enabled - just like freewheeling on a > bicycle (also on the early 99s using the 1750cc engine (from what I > remember)) That is correct. In all two strokes, the V4s up to the last model in 1980, the 97 (Sonett) and the 99. Using freewheel gives slightly better MPG, less wear on the clutch and more on the brakes but replacing brake pads is a lot easier than replacing the clutch. --- MH '72 97 '77 96 '78 95 '79 96 http://go.to/saab96